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Sephora

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Sephora is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Variant of Zipporah, meaning "bird" in Hebrew.”. It currently ranks #4090 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Sephora Means

Variant of Zipporah, meaning "bird" in Hebrew.

The Story of Sephora

This name, meaning 'bird,' carries an ancient Hebrew resonance, evoking grace and the freedom of flight.

Sephora is a name with ancient Hebrew roots, often considered a variant of Zipporah, meaning 'bird.' In the Bible, Zipporah was the wife of Moses. The name evokes imagery of lightness, swiftness, and perhaps a touch of the exotic. It has traveled from ancient lands through scripture and into modern usage.

Saying 'Sephora' feels like a delicate flutter, a whisper of freedom and grace. It’s a name that suggests a spirit unbound, ready to soar. For your daughter, it promises a creative soul with a keen sense of independence, a quality you’ll sense as you lovingly write her name.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sephora Saada

    French journalist and writer

Personality Traits

GracefulFree-spiritedCreativeIndependent

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#59 in 2014

Total Births

972

First Recorded

1974

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